The intent of this book is for it to be used as a simple and direct guide in a time of great danger.

I pray that this is purely a work of fiction.

If it is not, then I pray for you, the reader of this book.

If I am still alive when the events foretold in these pages occur, then I hope that you will find me before it is too late.

Roberta Ann Sparrow
October, 1944

CHAPTER ONE – THE TANGENT UNIVERSE

The Primary Universe is fraught with great peril. War, plague, famine and natural disaster are common. Death
comes to us all.

The Fourth Dimension of Time is a stable construct, though it is not impenetrable.

Incidents when the fabric of the Fourth Dimension becomes corrupted are incredibly rare.

If a Tangent Universe occurs, it will be highly unstable, sustaining itself for no longer than several weeks.

Eventually it will collapse upon itself, forming a black hole within the Primary Universe capable of destroying all
existence.

THE ARTIFACT AND THE LIVING

When a Tangent Universe occurs, those living nearest to the Vortex will find themselves at the epicenter of a
dangerous new world.

Artifacts provide the first sign that a Tangent Universe has occured.

If an Artifact occurs, the Living will retrieve it with great interest and curiosity. Artifacts are formed from metal,
such as an Arrowhead from an ancient Mayan civilization, or a Metal Sword from Medieval Europe.

Artifacts returned to the Primary Universe are often linked in religious iconography, as their appearance on Earth
seems to defy logical explanation.

No one knows how or why a receiver will be chosen. 2
Divine Intervention is deemed to be the only logical conclusion for the appearance of the artifact.
Many of them will not remember.
Water is the barrier element for the construction of Time Portals used as gateways between universes at the Tangent
Vortex. no enemy to be found. visions and auditory hallucinations during his time
within the Tangent Universe.
The Manipulated Dead will often set an Ensurance Trap for the Living Receiver to ensure that the Artifact is
returned safely to the Primary Universe. where there was no
army.
THE LIVING RECEIVER
The Living Receiver is chosen to guide the Artifact into position for its journey back to the Primary Universe. and the ability to conjure fire and water. the only physical evidence buried within the artifact itself. telekinesis. they are often haunted by the
experience in their dreams.
The Living Receiver is often blessed with Fourth Dimensional Powers. If a person dies within the Tangent Universe.
DREAMS
When the Manipulated awaken from their Journey into the Tangent Universe.
Those who do remember the journey are often overcome with profound remorse for the regretful actions buried
within their dreams.
We are told that these things occur for a reason.
We are told of the Medieval Knight mysteriously impaled by the sword he had not yet built.
. will fear him and try to destroy him. all that remains from the lost world.
The Manipulated Dead will manipulate the Living Receiver using the Fourth Dimensional Construct (see Appendix
A and B).
they are able to contact the Living Receiver through the Fourth Dimensional Construct.
The Fourth Dimensional Construct is made of Water.
THE MANIPULATED DEAD
The Manipulated Dead are more powerful than the Living Receiver.
mind control.
The Living Receiver is often tormented by terrifying dreams.
Ancient myth tells us of the Mayan Warrior killed by an arrowhead that had fallen from a cliff.
Metal is the transitional element for the construction of Artefact Vessels. known as the Manipulated.
WATER AND METAL
Water and Metal are the key elements of Time Travel. These include increased strength.
Those surrounding the Living Receiver.

They are prone to irrational. the Living Receiver is left with no choice but to use his Fourth Dimensional
Power to send the Artifact back in time into the Primary Universe before the Black Hole collapses upon itself. which is
to assist the Living Receiver in returning the Artifact to the Primary Universe.
THE MANIPULATED LIVING
The Manipulated Living are often the close friends and neighbours of the Living Receiver. This is the unfortunate result of their task. bazaar.
The Manipulated Living will do anything to save themselves from Oblivion.
NOTES
LIVING RECEIVER
Donnie Darko
MANIPULATED DEAD
Frank Anderson
Gretchen Ross (not her real name)
MANIPULATED LIVING
Edmund Darko
Rose Darko
Elizabeth Darko
Samantha Darko
Katherine Farmer
Elisabeth Farmer
Jim Cunningham (died October. 3
If the Ensurance Trap is successful. and often violent behaviour. 1988)
Kenneth Monnitoff
Karen Pomeroy
Garry Cole
Cherita Chen
Seth Devlin
Ricky Danforth
Joanie James
Susan Bates
Sean Smith
Leroy Jones
Michael Carier
Linda Connie
Roberta Sparrow
THE END
.

it will be highly unstable. then I hope that you will find me before it is too late. you can read my analysis of the film.
Every chain of events unfolding in Donnie Darko leads up to Frank’s “grand plan” which Donnie struggles to
discover. not too sure on this one** as their appearance on Earth seems to defy logical explanation. and the ability to conjure fire and water (school and cunnigham’s house). forming a black hole within the Primary Universe
capable of destroying all existence’. **Donnie sees Frank. **Such as a jet engine**
‘Artifacts returned to the Primary Universe are often linked in religious iconography **possible explanation of spiral
symbol. if you’re interested.
The Manipulated Dead (MD) are Gretchen & Frank. the Living will retrieve it
with great interest and curiosity. amongst other things**
. Now you’ve read the Philosophy of Time Travel. If I am still alive
when the events foretold in these pages occur. These include increased strength
(axe in statue). Artifacts are formed from metal’. unless you take into consideration Divine Intervention from God. visions and auditory hallucinations during his time
within the Tangent Universe’. sustaining itself for no longer than several weeks’
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Frank: “In 28 days… the world will end”
Donnie: “Why?”
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‘Eventually it (the Tangent Universe) will collapse upon itself. those living nearest to the Vortex **the residents of Middlesex** will find
themselves at the epicenter of a dangerous new world.
using the PoTT as a guide. Divine
Intervention is deemed to be the only logical conclusion for the appearance of the artifact’. It is not until the party (with 6 hours to go) that he realises what it is and sets it in motion.
From here on in I’ll paste segments of the PoTT and relate them to the relevant parts of DD. They are the only CONSCIOUS contributers to the “grand
plan”. The Living Receiver is often blessed with Fourth Dimensional Powers. If an Artifact occurs.. If you have not seen the movie (and I seriously doubt anyone reading this hasn’t) then
stop now or it will ruin the whole experience.’
‘The Living Receiver is often tormented by terrifying dreams. but that’s another issue. 1944
THE TANGENT UNIVERSE
‘If a Tangent Universe occurs.
Roberta Ann Sparrow
October..
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THE PHILOSOPHY OF TIME TRAVEL By Roberta Sparrow
The intent of this book is for it to be used as a simple and direct guide in a time of great danger. 4
REFLEXIONS ON THE PHILOSOPHY OF TIME TRAVEL APLLIED TO DONNIE DARKO
OK.’ **This being the Tangent Universe**
‘Artifacts provide the first sign that a Tangent Universe has occured. telekinesis. mind control.
THE ARTIFACT AND THE LIVING
‘When a Tangent Universe occurs. **and for many other
occurrences throughout DD**
THE LIVING RECEIVER
‘The Living Receiver (Donnie) is chosen to guide the Artifact into position for its journey back to the Primary
Universe.

she is reading it when the red car comes speeding up the road. which later keeps Karen at home for campaign. Donnie floods school and starts going out with Gretchen (“I’m glad school was cancelled… or we would never
have had this conversation”). They are prone to
irrational. and often violent behaviour.**
THE MANIPULATED DEAD
‘The Manipulated Dead are more powerful than the Living Receiver.
8.
5.
6.
The chain of events leading up to the restoration of the PU is a series of these ‘ensurance traps’ (not in perfect order. principle etc.
‘The Fourth Dimensional Construct is made of Water’.
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Frank’s whole reason for appearing to Donnie. Frank shows D the “water spears” which he follows to the gun he later shoots him in the eye with. and to run Gretchen over.
************************************************************************
‘If the Ensurance Trap is successful. causing
it to swerve to miss her. Gretchen and others set in motion to restore the Primary
Universe.
they are able to contact the Living Receiver through the Fourth Dimensional Construct’. This is the unfortunate result of their task. They will do anything to avoid oblivion’. In their own way they are terrified because the world is coming to an end.
**Katherine Farmer is the best example of this.
**Frank is able to travel through time to help Donnie. bazaar. which is to assist the
Living Receiver in returning the Artifact to the Primary Universe. even if they don’t know they are going to die.
4. She is
almost distraught when she has to ask Donnie’s mother to go. Donnie sends a letter to Roberta Sparrow. Human
instinct is to ALWAYS try to survive.
**Katherine Farmer. Gretchen’s Mum leaves so that Gretchen will go to Donnie’s house.
2. the Living Receiver is left with no choice but to use his Fourth Dimensional
Power to send the Artifact back in time into the Primary Universe before the Black Hole collapses upon itself. Monitoff gives Donnie “Philosophy of Time Travel”. Sparkle Motion win contest and go away. Donnie finds wallet (“Now you know where he lives”) and burns down house. If a person dies within the Tangent Universe. will fear him and try to destroy him’.
3. Jim Cunnigham. he is setting up the restoration of the Primary Universe.
These are just some of the coincidences that Frank. and then to her death. Gretchen helps him less obviously by being responsible for a
series of coincidences that leads up to the scene at Grandma Death’s and inevidebly the restoration of the Primary
Universe**.’
DREAMS
. she is absolutely obsessed with Sparkle Motion because if they do
not win the Talent Quest they will not fulfill their place in the “grand plan” and restore the Primary Universe. Cunnigham’s child-porn is exposed.
7.**
THE MANIPULATED LIVING
‘The Manipulated Living are often the close friends and neighbours of the Living Receiver. known as the Manipulated. thus Donnie’s Mum has to go
away with the girls. **The time-spear things and the mirror/portal Donnie sees
Frank in in his bedroom**
‘The Manipulated Dead will often set an Ensurance Trap for the Living Receiver to ensure that the Artifact is
returned safely to the Primary Universe’
.
I’m trying to get this finished quickly):
1. Also explains why everyone is a little “kooky”
throughout the whole film. 5
‘Those surrounding the Living Receiver.

He uses his
Fourth Dimensional Power.)
K Farmer knows she is not traveling her “righteous path” and is traveling the “path of fear” also. Many of them will not remember. Cherita and the teachers. While:
‘Those who do remember the journey are often overcome with profound remorse for the regretful actions buried
within their dreams. even if no one
knows. But he has fulfilled his destiny. restores the Primary Universe and becomes a martyr and a superhero.
. punishing those who live a bad life and making them awaken to a more
righteous path. knowing he is a pedophile and a fake (according to the notes in PoTT
and obituary on website he commits suicide not long after.’
**To show us the error of our ways. possibly that the
man she has been in adoration of (JC) is a pedophile. (another one I’m not too sure
on.’
**Jim Cunnigham wakes up from TU crying.)**
‘We are told that these things occur for a reason.**
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The only one that won’t wake up from the Tangent Universe is Donnie. Ken Monnitoff (the only 2 teachers sympathetic to Donnie) and Cherita (a harmless lost soul
who Donnie promises “everything will be better for someday” and her smile tells us it is) all awake happy and
content**. He can go out smiling knowing he has saved the world and is no longer afraid of dying alone. 6
‘When the Manipulated awaken from their Journey into the Tangent Universe.
Therapist – possibly for giving D placebos and not helping him better through therapy.’
** Karen Pomeroy. they are often haunted by the
experience in their dreams. and rewarding those that have already ie.